Haiti Security & Elections: All 32 OAS member states backed renewing the UN Security Council mandate for Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force, urging full deployment with personnel, funding, equipment and logistics so security and credible elections can move together. Regional Peace Push: Barbados PM Mia Mottley told the UNGA the Caribbean must stay a “zone of peace,” warning against unilateral force and stressing Haiti’s security crisis is blocking political renewal and recovery. UNGA Walkout Over Gaza: At least 77 countries walked out or left seats during Netanyahu’s UN speech, including several Caribbean states such as Saint Lucia, as opposition to Israel’s Gaza campaign. Saint Lucia Crime & Firearms: The RSLPF warned that illegal firearms remain central to murders and attempted murders, citing fewer overall offenses and a drop in homicides but noting many cases involve illegal guns. Electricity Costs: LUCELEC set September’s fuel surcharge at 35.6 cents/kWh, reflecting higher August fuel costs tied to global oil price volatility. Citizenship by Investment: OECS leaders, including Saint Lucia, plan a Europe trip to clarify EU pressure to phase out CIPs by June 1, 2028, with visa-free access at stake. Tourism & Culture: Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts won “Music Festival of the Year,” while Secrets St. Lucia marked its first anniversary with a cultural showcase. Public Health Access: Government signed an MoU to roll out presbyopia screening and free reading glasses from Oct. 1 through primary health care. Disability Services: The NCPD launched a two-year project to strengthen its knowledge management and improve accessible communications for persons with disabilities. Sports: Saint Lucia’s men’s team opened Nations League play with a 2-0 loss to Barbados; the school sports season also kicked off for 2026-2027.